The Fitzgerald Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of one county in Georgia, anchored by the city of Fitzgerald. The area also included Irwin County until the 2023 OMB statistical area updates when the county was removed.[1]
Fitzgerald Micropolitan Area | |
|---|---|
| Fitzgerald, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area | |
 Fitzgerald City Hall | |
 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Principal city | Fitzgerald |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
As of the 2000 census, the area had a population of 27,415 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 27,653).[2]
County
editCommunities
edit- Incorporated places
- Fitzgerald (Principal city)
- Unincorporated places
Demographics
editAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 27,415 people, 10,317 households, and 7,327 families residing within the area. The racial makeup of the area was 66.41% White, 30.19% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.27% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.65% of the population.
The median income for a household in the area was $28,679, and the median income for a family was $34,129. Males had a median income of $27,789 versus $20,040 for females. The per capita income for the area was $14,480.
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "OMB Bulletin No. 23-01" (PDF). www.whitehouse.gov. July 21, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on June 15, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.